Georgy Sviridov (1915-1998)

SVIRIDOV, Georgy (1915-1998) Sviridov's stature as a composer is evidenced by his tremendous popularity among Russian musicians, musicologists, and audiences. His music has entered the standard repertory of Russia's professional musicians; it has become the subject of research and analytical works by the country's leading musicologists. Most impressive is his popularity among Russian audiences: Sviridov is a household name, loved and revered by the occasional concertgoer as well as the connoisseur.